M. Bers

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Computational thinking and tinkering: Exploration of an early childhood robotics curriculum

M. Bers, Louise P. Flannery, Elizabeth R. Kazakoff, A. Sullivan
Computer Science
Comput. Educ.
1 March 2014

The TangibleK Robotics Program paired developmentally appropriate computer programming and robotics tools with a constructionist curriculum designed to engage kindergarten children in learning computational thinking, robotics, programming, and problem-solving. Expand

The TangibleK Robotics Program: Applied Computational Thinking for Young Children.

M. Bers
2010

This article describes the TangibleK robotics program for young children. Based on over a decade of research, this program is grounded on the belief that teaching children about the human-made world,… Expand

Identity Construction Environments: Developing Personal and Moral Values Through the Design of a Virtual City

M. Bers
Sociology
1 October 2001

We live in a society where concepts of self, community, and "what is right and wrong" are constantly changing. This makes it particularly challenging for young people to construct a sense of self and… Expand

Teachers as Designers: Integrating Robotics in Early Childhood Education.

M. Bers, I. Ponte, Catherine Juelich, A. Viera, J. Schenker
Engineering
2002

This article presents a constructionist approach to introducing technology, in particular robotics, in the early childhood classroom. The authors demonstrate how this approach is well suited, since… Expand

Designing ScratchJr: support for early childhood learning through computer programming

Louise P. Flannery, B. Silverman, Elizabeth R. Kazakoff, M. Bers, Paula Bontá, M. Resnick
Computer Science
IDC
24 June 2013

This paper describes the goals and challenges of creating a developmentally appropriate programming tool for children ages 5-7 and presents the path from guiding principles and studies with young children. Expand

Blocks to Robots: Learning with Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom

M. Bers
Psychology
1 February 2008

Research shows that attitudes about science, math, and technology start to form during the early schooling years. This pioneering book shows how to successfully use technology in the early childhood… Expand

Tangible interaction and learning: the case for a hybrid approach

M. Horn, R. J. Crouser, M. Bers
Computer Science
Personal and Ubiquitous Computing
1 April 2012

In this paper, we review three of our research studies involving tangible computer programming that have addressed this question in a variety of learning environments with a diverse population of children. Expand

The Effect of a Classroom-Based Intensive Robotics and Programming Workshop on Sequencing Ability in Early Childhood

Elizabeth R. Kazakoff, A. Sullivan, M. Bers
Psychology
1 July 2013

This paper examines the impact of programming robots on sequencing ability during a 1-week intensive robotics workshop at an early childhood STEM magnet school in the Harlem area of New York City.… Expand

Interactive storytelling systems for children: using technology to explore language and identity

M. Bers, J. Cassell
Computer Science
1 December 1999

Civic Identities, Online Technologies: From Designing Civics Curriculum to Supporting Civic Experiences

M. Bers
2007

Peter is a twelve-year-old boy. He connects to Zora, a virtual city built and inhabited by elevento fifteen-yearolds. His avatar has his own face. Peter is happy because he feels that the virtual… Expand

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